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The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit organization promoting access,
equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.

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Immigrant & Refugee Integration: Fostering mutual understanding between newcomers and their new communities. Read more

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CAL’s highly qualified and dedicated staff includes talented researchers, language scholars, and experienced practitioners. Read more

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SIOP in Action: Learn more about the SIOP Model through authentic classroom videos. Read more

Hindi is the 4th most commonly spoken language in homes with school-aged children in the U.S.

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English learners represent over 10% of the PreK-12 U.S. student population.

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Over one million English learners take the ACCESS for ELLs test annually. 

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By 2030, immigrants will make up over 20% of the U.S. workforce.

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News from CAL

CAL Board of Trustees Announces Search for CAL President

The Board of Trustees for the Center for Applied Linguistics has established a Presidential Search Committee to conduct a comprehensive and inclusive search for CAL’s next leader.

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In the News

Six Potential Brain Benefits of Bilingual Education

November 29, 2016

Researchers from three countries highlight the benefits of bilingual education.

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California Voters Repeal Ban on Bilingual Education

November 8, 2016

California voters on Tuesday cast ballots in favor of Proposition 58, reversing an 18-year-old law banning bilingual education in the state. 

Upcoming Events

  • Jan 5

    Linguistic Society of America (LSA) Annual Meeting
  • Feb 23

    National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) 2017 Annual Conference
  • Mar 18

    American Association for Applied Linguistics 2017 Annual Conference
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